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Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield: Reuters
- Elon Musk's SpaceX and two partners are frontrunners to build part of Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, which includes satellites to detect and track missiles and another fleet of armed satellites to destroy them.
- SpaceX has proposed offering the system as a 'subscription service' instead of the government owning it outright, which could bypass some Pentagon procurement rules and allow faster deployment, though some officials have concerns.
- SpaceX has estimated the preliminary costs for the satellite detection layer at $6-10 billion, and has launched hundreds of spy satellites that could potentially be retrofitted for the project, but some are uncertain if the new technology can be set up efficiently and cost-effectively.
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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield could cost hundreds of billions
The Pentagon has submitted small, medium and large options to the White House for developing ‘Golden Dome,’ President Donald Trump’s vision for a cutting-edge missile shield that can protect the US from long-range strikes that will likely cost hundreds of billions of dollars, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
A $2.5 Trillion Industry! Is Elon Musk Venturing Into A New Business As Trump Bets Big On Golden Dome?
As US President Donald Trump pursues his ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense project, tech billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX is believed to be bidding along with two partners, as per recent media reports. So, after excelling in automobiles and space, is Musk looking to venture into the realm of defense? Shortly after taking office, Donald Trump issued […]
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